Fruit trees are grafted onto rootstocks. Rootstocks come in 5 sizes (2 for Plum trees) see the chart below, all of our fruit trees are labelled using these codes.

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VVA-1 - 2.5 metres when mature. The new dwarfing rootstock for Plums and the new rootstock that commercial growers plant.

St Julien A (SJA) - 3.5 - 4 metres when mature.

Bare Root = Field grown trees that have been freshly lifted and supplied with no soil around the roots. Only available during the dormant period November-April.10 Litre = Container grown and can be planted all year round. The size refers to the number of litres of compost that the container holds.1 Year Maiden = A one year old tree and the size depends on the variety but in general they will be 100-125cm in height.2 Year Bush = A two year old tree that has been pruned back in the first winter to form a bush shape. Generally trees will be 150-175cm in height with multiple side branches.

2 Year Cordon 10 Litre = The term cordon simply refers to a single stem with short sideshoots (the fruiting spurs). This is usually trained angled to 45 degrees (oblique cordon), but can be trained singly vertically (also known as minarette)

Pollination Made Simple

Most suburban situations provide good pollen due to the close proximity of other gardens. It is not always necessary to have pollinators if the bees and other pollinating insects are generous with their visits. If you have no other Plum tree close by then select two varieties in the same group or the adjoining group ie group B and D will pollinate group C as will any others in group C. Some varieties are self fertile.

For most fruits choose a warm sheltered position avoiding wet or shaded spots, although soft fruit will tolerate some shade. Avoid north walls except when planting blackberries which will crop successfully, albeit, a little later in the season. Crops are likely to be sparse in frosty situations. If birds are troublesome a fruit cage can be erected.

Collection - If you would like to collect your trees then use this option. Note the collection is from the Wholesale Nursery office between Monday-Friday only. Please allow 1 working days for your order to be processed prior to collection date.

We are not a Garden Centre or retail Nursery. Orders can be placed via our website and the collection option can be selected at the checkout. Your order will then be ready for you to collect during our normal opening hours which are Monday-Friday 07.30-16.30. Our plants are grown in fields that can be 2 miles away from our office so it is not possible to just turn up and select your own trees.

Delivery Charges - The delivery charge is worked out from the weight and the size of the plant. We have several rates that apply to UK mainland addresses. A delivery charge of £8.50 is for all single tree orders. £10.00 if more than one tree except in the case of the Espalier and Fan trained trees where this charge is a maximum of £40.00.

To take advantage of a promotional code or gift voucher this must be entered into the redeem code box at the checkout. Discounts cannot be given once an order is completed and any codes have not been used.

Czar (AGM)

Plum Fruit Trees | Pollination group B | Award of Garden Merit

Culinary Plum Czar fruit trees - The cooking variety that most people choose. Received the Award of Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society. The fruits are dark purple in colour with a yellow to green flesh which has a good acid flavour. Can be used as a dessert plum when fully ripe. Self fertile. Picking time early-mid August.

This tree has been in the ground for a few months now and is looking really healthy with a good structure and plenty of foliage and early fruit. Very happy.

14 Feb 17 | Felicity

Strong growing well branched tree. Blackmoor is always the best Choice for fruit plants, well worth the money.

12 Mar 15 | Len

Just a short note to say how impressed I am with your customer service both at your office end and the outside and delivery. The plum was packed precisely as you said. I ordered on the Tuesday and I planted it on Thursday!!
Thank you.

27 Feb 15 | Dawnmarie

I come back to Blackmoors time and time again because the fruit stock is second to none; the customer service is excellent; the packaging is sturdy; despatch is swift ie a few days rather than weeks. Again, this Czar I have just received is one fine specimen. Thankyou so much everyone at Blackmoors. I love my tree!

15 Apr 14 | Jillie Woolcock

Thank you Blackmore. A very healthy looking 'Czar' plum tree arrived today. beautifully packaged and ready to go. I will certainly be back and I will be recommending you to my gardening friends.